22 Nov 2022

Is Cryptocurrency the Future? Monmouth College Economics Professor Can't Say for Certain

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 22, 2022) — "Depending on whom you trust, cryptocurrencies and the products they make possible are either 'the future of consumer engagement' or 'rat poison squared'; either the next evolution of digital finance or a waste of everyone's precious time." — The Ringer's Katie Baker

At Monmouth College, a trusted voice on finance is professor Mike Connell, chair of the business and economics department.

21 Nov 2022

World Focused on Soccer, and So is Monmouth College Class Studying the Sport

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 21, 2022) — The World Cup in Qatar is underway.

Sunday's opening game between the host nation and Ecuador began the quadrennial event that will capture the world's attention for the next month, leading up to the World Cup Final on December 18.

A small but devoted group of Monmouth College students is closely following the event through the course "Anthropology of Soccer," taught by longtime faculty member Petra Kuppinger.

17 Nov 2022

Monmouth College Symphonic Concert Band to Perform November 20

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 17, 2022) — The newest musical group on campus will be featured this weekend as the Monmouth College Symphonic Concert Band performs its fall concert.

14 Nov 2022

Veterans Day an Opportunity to Honor and to Learn, Monmouth President Clarence Wyatt Says at College's Veterans Day Ceremony

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 14, 2022) — Veterans Day a day to honor and learn, Monmouth President Clarence Wyatt says at College's Veterans Day ceremonyMembers of the Monmouth College community were urged Friday, November 11, to use Veterans Day as a moment to not only honor those who have served in the US military but also to learn more about their service to the nation.

11 Nov 2022

Monmouth College Economics Professor Mike Connell to Discuss Bitcoin at Downtown Monmouth Associates Luncheon on November 17

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 11, 2022) — Most people aren't close to having a handle on cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — what it is, exactly, and whether or not it's a trend that will catch on and dominate the future.

Monmouth College economics professor Mike Connell will provide some clarity about the subject at the next Monmouth Associates luncheon, which will be held off campus at noon November 17 at Meks on Main, 201 N Main St.

09 Nov 2022

Monmouth College's Robin Johnson Analyzes “Awfu” Ads and Results of Congressional Midterm Elections, Which Won't Be Resolved Until December

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 9, 2022) — For the next month, it won't be hard for Americans to keep Georgia on their mind.

The state figures to be the key to determining which political party will have control of the US Senate, said Monmouth College political science lecturer Robin Johnson.

09 Nov 2022

Juried Student Art Exhibition Now on Display at Monmouth College's Len G Everett Gallery

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 9, 2022) — The best works of art by Monmouth College students are currently on display in the Len G Everett Gallery on the upper level of the College's Hewes Library.

One of the works of art on display in Monmouth College's Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

01 Nov 2022

Race and Racism in the Roman World is Topic of Monmouth College's Annual Sienkewicz Lecture

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2022) — Racism is not limited to the past few centuries, as a guest lecturer will discuss November 10 at Monmouth College.

31 Oct 2022

Monmouth College to Observe Veterans Day with Screening of Navy's POW Film, November 11 Ceremony

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 31, 2022) — The screening of a new documentary produced by the United States Naval Academy will be part of Monmouth College's observance of Veterans Day.

In addition to showing the film POW: Passing on Wisdom at 7PM, November 9, in Dahl Chapel and Auditorium, the College will also hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 4PM, November 11, in the Veterans Memorial Great Room on the main level of the College's Center for Science and Business.

28 Oct 2022

New Licensures in Health, Science Add to Monmouth College's Strong Educational Studies Program for Developing Teachers

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2022) — Monmouth College already provides its educational-studies majors with personalized support to help them grow and develop into teachers who are effective classroom leaders.

The addition of two new licensure programs — one in health education and one in science education — will make the College's teacher preparation even more distinctive. Both programs were recently approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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